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Monday, February 24, 2025

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Review of Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2024 on January 29, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
Gary L. Gassman and Rafael Rivera will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Review of Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2024.

12 Reed Smith lawyers featured in Super Lawyers Illinois 2025 lists

By The Cook County Record |
Legal publisher Super Lawyers has chosen 12 lawyers from Reed Smith’s Chicago office to include in its “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” directories for Illinois.

Nine Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

By The Cook County Record |
Super Lawyers has named seven attorneys to its 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list and two attorneys to its 2025 Illinois Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers represents the top five percent of all practicing lawyers in each state.

Plaintiffs accuse Consumer Goods Company Chattem Inc. of Misleading Marketing Practices

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Chattem Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices regarding their ACT Kids mouthrinse product.

Illinois Resident Sues State Representative Over Alleged Free Speech Violations on Social Media

By Cook County Record |
An Illinois resident has filed a lawsuit against state representative Tony McCombie over alleged First Amendment violations related to censorship on her official Facebook page used for government communication.

Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Former Employers Big Bolt LLC and Tenex Capital Management

By Cook County Record |
Joshua Horton has filed a lawsuit against his former employers Big Bolt LLC and Tenex Capital Management alleging racial discrimination led to his wrongful termination.

Plaintiffs Allege Misleading Marketing Practices Against Major Infant Formula Manufacturer

By Cook County Record |
Three individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories alleging deceptive marketing practices related to its toddler drink products.

Radiology Technician Alleges Financial Company Engaged in Usurious Lending Practices

By Cook County Record |
Kristen Cairo has filed a lawsuit against Bankers Healthcare Group for allegedly issuing high-interest loans disguised as business transactions to evade state regulations on interest rates.

IL Sup Court upholds changes to workers' comp law; Asbestos, other toxic exposure suits from decades past not barred

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The court ruled changes enacted by Illinois Democrats at the urging of trial lawyers don't deprive companies of their constitutional due process rights by now allowing them to be sued over exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances from decades past, when they had previously been explicitly shielded

Eric Posner Discusses Presidential Authority on the Takeout Podcast

By The Cook County Record |
Donald Trump swept into office this week with a deluge of executive actions aimed at reshaping the federal government in his image.

15 HeplerBroom Attorneys Named 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

By The Cook County Record |
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been named 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers, and 2 have been named 2025 Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.

2024 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes: Key Trends and Insights on January 28, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
oin Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Jesse Coleman, and Robyn Marsh for a concise analysis of 2024's most critical legal developments.

Webinar: From DEI to Merit-Based Mandates: Legal Insights and Strategies on the Recent Executive Orders on January 28, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
President Trump’s recent Executive Order, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” promises significant impact on federal contractors, private employers, grant recipients, and educational institutions.

Congratulations to Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

By The Cook County Record |
We are proud to announce that 27 Amundsen Davis attorneys have been included on the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers® and 2025 Illinois Rising StarsSM lists.

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Healthcare Giant Under ADA

By Cook County Record |
Theresa Clarke has filed a lawsuit against Advocate Aurora Health alleging discrimination under the ADA and retaliation under FMLA after experiencing workplace challenges following health-related issues and company restructuring changes led by new...

Medical Technologist Sues UChicago Ingalls Hospital Alleging Age and Disability Discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Dana K. Moses has filed a lawsuit against UChicago Ingalls Hospital alleging age and disability discrimination during his tenure as a Medical Technologist at their facility in Harvey, Illinois.

Former Employee Alleges Senior Care Facility Violated ADA Rights

By Cook County Record |
Keyata N. Chatman has filed a lawsuit against Carrington Care LLC alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Plaintiff accuses former employer GEA Farm Technologies of age discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Jeffrey Snyder has filed a lawsuit against GEA Farm Technologies alleging age discrimination led to his wrongful termination after decades of service.

Plaintiff Accuses Former Employer Linderlake Corporation of Wage Violations

By Cook County Record |
In a significant wage dispute case filed on January 17th in the Northern District of Illinois, Gus Alastanos accuses his former employer, Linderlake Corporation, of violating labor laws by failing to properly compensate him and others for overtime...

35 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of Illinois Super Lawyers

By The Cook County Record |
35 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Chicago office are recognized in the 2025 edition of the Illinois Super Lawyers magazine.